What’s the area of the triangle as a mixed number

Question

4 2/5 feet base and 7 1/4 height

Answer 1

Hi Sheena,

Area of a triangle formula: 1/2 (base)(height)

You're given base = 4 1/4, which is 17/4, and height = 7 1/4, which is 29/4.

1/2(17/4)(29/4) = 493/32 which is also 15 & 13/32